This is in essence what the proverb means; When your times comes, it will get you even if you hide. There is a joke that explains clearly: A guy with an afro was told that the ripper was coming for him on a certain date. The day before he shaved his head. On the day the ripper was coming for him he went to a bar and mingled with other men. The ripper showed up and start asking for the guy with the Afro. Since no one answered, he start heading for the exit door and on the way out, he said "Since the one with the afro is not here I will take the bald one" Como no esta el peludo y para no perder mi tiempo, me llevo al pelon.